Personal Injury Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Health Insurance for all

Employer Paid Life Insurance for all

Employer Paid AD&D Insurance for all

Employer Paid Parking for all

401K – Employer automatically 3%

PTO – 10 days first year, 15 days for

Holidays – 10 days pay

Bonuses – discretionary

Continuing Legal Education

Bar Association Dues

State Bar Dues

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is partnering with a Downtown Houston personal injury law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join its close-knit team. The role focuses on managing cases through the litigation process with approximately 40% trial and courtroom support.

Location is Downtown Houston with free parking. Salary is up to $75,000 DOE plus excellent benefits; a detail-oriented professional will provide support to attorneys, draft pleadings, coordinate depositions,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Hands-on trial and courtroom support experience preferred.
• Ability to independently manage and oversee multiple active litigation cases.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation cases from the litigation stage through resolution.
• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• Draft, prepare, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related proceedings.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, coordinating witnesses, and managing case documentation.
• Provide hands-on trial and courtroom support, approximately 40% of the position.
• Maintain accurate case files, litigation calendars, deadlines, and case management systems.
• Oversee case progress and proactively follow up on outstanding documentation, discovery, and litigation requirements.
• Coordinate internal communications between attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure cases move forward efficiently.
• Assist with case strategy preparation and ensure attorneys have the necessary documents and information for upcoming proceedings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Tools

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established Downtown Houston personal injury law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join its close-knit, collaborative team! This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing cases, working closely with attorneys, and being actively involved in trial preparation and courtroom proceedings. You'll have the opportunity to oversee cases throughout the litigation process while supporting a growing team of attorneys. This position is strictly litigation-focused, with no pre-litigation responsibilities, and approximately 40% of the role involves trial and courtroom support.

Position: Personal Injury Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Location: Downtown Houston (free parking)

Salary: Up to $75,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee personal injury litigation cases from the litigation stage through resolution.
• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• Draft, prepare, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related proceedings.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, coordinating witnesses, and managing case documentation.
• Provide hands-on trial and courtroom support, accounting for approximately 40% of the position.
• Maintain accurate case files, litigation calendars, deadlines, and case management systems.
• Oversee case progress and proactively follow up on outstanding documentation, discovery, and litigation requirements.
• Coordinate internal communications between attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure cases move forward efficiently.
• Assist with case strategy preparation and ensure attorneys have the necessary documents and information for upcoming proceedings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience required, preferably in a combined Legal Assistant / Paralegal capacity.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Hands-on trial and courtroom support experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting legal documents, coordinating depositions, and managing litigation deadlines.
• Ability to independently manage and oversee multiple active litigation cases.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and legal support staff in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with legal case management software and Microsoft Office applications.

FIRM BENEFITS

• Employer Paid Health Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid Life Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid AD&D Insurance for all employees
• Employer Paid Parking for all employees
• 401K – Employer automatically contributes 3% of employee's salary to the 401K, even if the employee chooses not to participate.
• PTO – Staff Employees receive 10 days of PTO for their first year and Attorneys receive 15 days of PTO for their first year.
• Holidays – The Firm pays holiday pay for 10 days each year.
• Bonuses – The Firm has a discretionary bonus program.
• Continuing Legal Education
• Bar Association Dues
• State Bar Dues
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